Below we teach you how to link the Apple Watch with the iPhone 11 or any other iPhone model Compatible with Apple smartwatch. And one of the great advantages of the compatibility between both devices Manzana is that we can use them simultaneously for different tasks such as sending messages, picking up calls, receiving notifications and more. But,how can we link the Apple Watch with the iPhone 11? Thanks to our step-by-step tutorial you will know how to connect both devices, as well as solve the possible Connection issues.
How to pair the Apple Watch with the iPhone
Index of contents
- Steps before linking
- How to pair the Apple Watch with the iPhone
- Recommendations after link
- How to know if the Apple Watch is paired
- How to fix major link errors
Steps before linking
The first step before starting the link is to check that the iPhone has the latest version of iOS, in order to avoid possible compatibility problems between both devices. To do this, go to Settings – General – Information or Software Update.
On the other hand, before starting, make sure that both devices have enough battery. Now you can start the link between the Apple Watch and the iPhone.
How to pair the Apple Watch with the iPhone
Starting with iOS 10, Apple has included an automatic pairing system known as Quick Start and with which we can start the link between both devices simply by bringing the Apple Watch closer to the iPhone and following a few simple steps. To do this, put the Apple Watch on your wrist, turn it on, and wait for the automatic configuration message.
Another option is to pair the Apple Watch with the iPhone through the image scanner, a very simple system with which you will only have to scan an image with your iPhone that will appear on the Apple Watch; follow the following steps:
- Turn on the Apple Watch by pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
- Then a sphere of blue dots will appear on the Apple Watch screen.
- On the iPhone access the application watch.
- Click on the button log in and place the dotted face on your Apple Watch inside the box that appears on your iPhone.
- This will begin automatic synchronization between both devices.
During the synchronization process you can choose the language, the wrist (left or right) on which you will wear the Apple Watch and whether or not you want a unlock security code; Likewise, all these settings and many others can be changed later through Settings of the Apple Watch.
Recommendations after link
After completing the synchronization between the Apple Watch and the iPhone, we recommend performing a series of settings on the smart watch from Apple like:
- Regulate the screen brightness.
- Activate vibration for notifications.
- Activate the automatic lock code.
- Other mobility adjustments.
- Siri Settings.
- Activate table clock mode.
How to know if the Apple Watch is paired
Once you have finished the pairing process between the Apple Watch and the iPhone, you can check if it has really been done. successfully completed synchronization Between both. As a general rule, if after the link, you receive a notification on the iPhone and not on the Apple Watch, it means that both devices are not properly linked, as long as you have notifications activated on both devices. This is why we can check on the Apple Watch if the iPhone is connected or not through an icon; To do this, swipe from the top of the screen to open the Apple Watch control center.
Various icons such as WiFi connection, battery charge and more are displayed in the control center, in addition to the iPhone connectivity icon through an icon located in the upper right corner of the screen. If the iPhone icon appears on green, is that the link is correct; On the other hand, if the icon appears on red or a is shown X in red, is that the iPhone is not paired.
How to fix major link errors
Below we describe the main connectivity errors between both devices and their possible solutions:
- Check connectivity and reboot | The first step is to check that airplane mode is not activated on either the Apple Watch or the iPhone. To do this, open the control center on both devices by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen and check that the switch on the airplane mode is off. Likewise, you can also try activating airplane mode and deactivating it to restart the connections between the two. If the problem is not solved, restart both the Apple Watch and the iPhone, so that the iPhone can search for the Apple Watch and connect.
- Unlink and relink | If the previous solution does not work, format the Apple Watch so that it is unlinked from the iPhone. Remember to save a backup in iCloud to restore all your data. To do this, tap the digital crown on your Apple Watch and access Adjustments. Now click on General and select Restore. Choose Delete content and settings and confirm. Once the system restarts, the steps to link with the iPhone will appear; repeat the steps from the section on how to pair both devices to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone again.
If none of these solutions work, try pair Apple Watch with another iPhone. If you again cannot connect both devices, it means that the Apple Watch has some major problem. Now is the time to get in touch with a Apple Store or call SAT to initiate a process of review and, perhaps, repair of the device.
